Four steps, in order. Most reunifications happen within hours when the chip gets scanned early — and every step below is free.
Move them somewhere secure and calm. If they're injured, contact a vet first — vets treat emergencies regardless of who owns the animal.
Any vet, rescue centre or dog warden will scan for free, no appointment needed. Ask them to check the whole body — chips can migrate under the skin.
Enter the 15-digit number at our microchip lookup. We check the Aegis registry, then route you to other UK databases if the record lives elsewhere.
Contacting your local dog warden is a legal requirement when you find a dog — even if you intend to care for the dog yourself.
The online found-report form — which notifies the keeper and opens safe two-way contact without sharing either party's details — arrives in the next release.